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GirlDutch language family

Roswitha

This name is derived from the Old German elements hruod "fame" and swind "strong".

Quick answer

Roswitha is a girl name.

GenderGirl
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name is derived from the Old German elements hruod "fame" and swind "strong". This was the name of a 10th-century nun from Saxony who wrote several notable poems and dramas.

Notes and context

Usage: german